dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being trusted or depended on : reliable

a dependable source of income

a dependable assistant

needs a dependable car for work

dependability

di-ˌpen-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

dependableness noun

dependably

di-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of dependable

• reliable
• responsible
• safe
• good

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result, Zinn couldn’t bear doubling their stress load, both by his being in harm’s way and their taking a financial hit by losing his dependable shipyard check. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

The company is targeting not only data centers but also other large electricity projects where dependable generation is needed. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

This is how all the most dependable systems in the world have been created. — Srini Srinivasan, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

The ThinkPad line is Lenovo's flagship product, business-grade laptops for professionals who need dependable machines that will go the distance. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

depend + -able

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dependable

• spendable
• amendable
• commendable
• expendable
• extendable
• undependable

Kids Definition

dependable

adjective

de·​pend·​able di-ˈpen-də-bəl 

: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable

a dependable car

dependability

-ˌpen-də-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

dependably

-ˈpen-də-blē 

adverb